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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Up 69% in 2024! Could the Kodal Minerals share price still be a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Some good news further boosted the Kodal Minerals share price after a long run of strong performance. Is this writer…

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Can this UK income share keep growing its dividend at 25%?

| Christopher Ruane

This income share has grown its dividend at a compounded annual rate of 23% since 2006. Should our writer buy…

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Could Tesla stock really increase another 1,420% this decade?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a recent price target for Tesla stock and explains how well he thinks the company may…

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Here’s how I’d aim to build a £50K SIPP into a £250K retirement fund

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer outlines the approach he would take to try and increase the value of his SIPP multiple times in…

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9.4%+ yields! 3 proven FTSE 100 dividend payers I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a trio of FTSE 100 shares with yields close to 10%. He'd happily pop them into his…

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Could Raspberry Pi shares hit £5 by 2030?

| Christopher Ruane

After a strong start out of the blocks this month, our writer asks whether Raspberry Pi shares could move further…

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Five 5%+ yielders I’d buy for an ISA today!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies a handful of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 firms each yielding at least 5% he'd happily buy…

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I’d target £880 of passive income annually, spending £10K now on this FTSE 100 share

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would add to his diversified portfolio happily by investing in this FTSE 100 passive income…

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3 reasons I think the Scottish Mortgage share price could keep rising

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of reasons he thinks the once-mighty Scottish Mortgage share price could be set to increase…

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I’d use these 5 Warren Buffett approaches to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of investing lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett that he thinks can help a small investor…

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Could Raspberry Pi be a growth share to buy and hold?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks a newly-listed UK growth share could have a bright future -- and considers whether…

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Missed out on Nvidia stock? Here’s what I’m looking for next time!

| Christopher Ruane

After Nvidia stock soared almost 3,500% in five years, our writer has learned some lessons he hopes may help him…

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2 dividend-paying penny shares I’d happily own

| Christopher Ruane

These two penny shares have caught our writer's eye for a combination of income prospects now and business growth potential…

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This FTSE 250 share looks like a bargain to me!

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share has seen its price tumble due to chaotic local economic conditions in a key market. But…

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Here’s how I’d try to turn a £20K ISA into a high-yield machine producing £2,290 of passive income next year!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains an approach to investing his ISA in high-yield shares, including investment trusts. He hopes they could boost…

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If I spend £800 on Lloyds shares today, here’s what a decade of dividends could total

| Christopher Ruane

How much might spending under a thousand pounds on Lloyds shares today earn this writer in dividends over the next…

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I’d start investing by buying shares with these 3 characteristics

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he would start investing if he was beginning from scratch, using a trio of key principles…

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£3 a day now could earn me £5 a day of extra income in future. Here’s how.

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a few pounds each day, within 15 years our writer could be earning a fiver of extra…

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I like dividends but I’m avoiding National Grid shares. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

National Grid shares have a yield over 6% and the business has little competition. So why does this writer have…

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£8,900 in savings? I’d aim to turn it into a £280 monthly passive income like this

| Christopher Ruane

By investing under £9,000 in the right way over the long term, this writer could hopefully earn hundreds of pounds…

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Here’s how I’d target £1,580 in passive income next year using a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a platform to generate ongoing sizeable passive income streams. Our writer illustrates how…

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Is it better to start buying shares with £5,000 or £500?

| Christopher Ruane

Does it make sense to start buying shares with more money, or less? Our writer shares his take on some…

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Nearing £5, could the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared in the past year. Our writer thinks there could be a strong runway ahead…

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Here’s how I’d aim to build wealth the same way as Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at some of the principles used by billionaire investor Warren Buffett and explains why he also uses…

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Nvidia stock has surged 3,450%. This UK investment trust owns loads!

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia's recent amazing price surge has helped boost the value of this investment trust too as the chipmaker is its…

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This UK Dividend Aristocrat just raised its payout for the 45th year in a row

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane runs his rule over a Dividend Aristocrat in the FTSE 100 that has announced its 45th consecutive 5%+…

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Up 150% this year! Can NVIDIA stock keep on soaring?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why NVIDIA stock has soared over 150% already this year, where it might be going -- and…

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Down 44% in a year, here’s why the Aston Martin share price could keep struggling

| Christopher Ruane

Not only has the Aston Martin share price collapsed in recent years, our writer sees its current business performance as…

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Why is ‘dividend cover’ important for an income investor?

| Christopher Ruane

Dividend cover isn't just some arcane accounting concept, but an important idea for income investors to engage with. Christopher Ruane…

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The Legal & General dividend outlook just got clearer!

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General dividend outlook until 2027 is clearer after an announcement from the company. Does it affect our…

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Rolls-Royce shares have tripled in a year! Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into why Rolls-Royce shares have done so well lately, whether he thinks they could keep going --…

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As the Eurasia Mining share price crashes, is it now a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Eurasia Mining share price has had a brilliant few days -- but has now fallen heavily. Our writer looks…

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3 UK shares I’d buy for my ISA — and hold for the long term

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a trio of blue-chip FTSE 100 shares he would happily own in his ISA for years…

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I’d start buying shares with £600 like this

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been investing years. So if he was to start buying shares on a limited budget, how would…

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I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to picking shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some investing lessons from the life of investor Warren Buffett he thinks he can apply them to…

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I’d target £10 a day in dividends from a £10K Stocks and Shares ISA like this!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing a Stocks and Shares ISA in the right way over the long term, this writer thinks he could…

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Here’s how I’d start investing with £8 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would start investing for the first time if he had his chance over again, with…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use it to target £980 of passive income each month

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in blue-chip dividend shares, this writer believes he can generate sizeable passive income streams over the long term.…

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How big a second income could I earn investing £90 a week in shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the mechanics of growing a second income by investing money in a range of carefully chosen blue-chip…

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With a 5% yield, how attractive is the Lloyds dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the recent growth of the Lloyds dividend with a longer-term perspective as he weighs investing in…

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